David Hopkin is top of St Mirren’s list to replace Jack Ross after the Livingston boss snubbed a return to Morton.

Record Sport understands the Buddies board want the former Scotland midfielder to lead the club in the Premiership next season as they prepare for life without Ross, who’s set to be unveiled at Sunderland.

It’s also understood former Dundee United manager Ray McKinnon is now in line to take charge at Morton and complete a return to football seven months after being axed at Tannadice.

The 47-year-old has held talks with the Championship side and will relaunch his managerial career in Greenock with an announcement expected before the end of this week.

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Hopkin’s future remains on hold as he continues to weigh up the option of taking his Lions side into the top-flight or being tempted to make a switch to St Mirren.

After guiding the West Lothian club to back to back promotions, the 47-year-old is also a candidate with League Two side Carlisle United with two other unnamed English clubs also interested in offering him a post south of the border.